HIF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: High Efficiency Image Format
HEIF is a visual media container format. It is standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). HEIF is for storage and sharing of images and image sequences. It is based on ISO Base Media Fil...
General Information
| Title | HEIF File Extension |
| Extension | .heif, .heic |
| Full Form | High Efficiency Image Format |
| File Type | Raster Image |
| Developer | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) |
| MIME Type | image/heif, image/heic |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Store sequences |
| Features | High compression, High quality |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High resolution |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Photography | Yes |
| Web content | Limited |
| Mobile devices | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2015 |
| Latest Version | HEIF (ISO/IEC 23008-12:2017) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .png, .gif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apple Photos |
Free | macOS, iOS |
 Microsoft Photos |
Free | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
 Adobe Lightroom |
Subscription | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Quicken Online File
General Information
| Title | HIF File Extension |
| Extension | .hif |
| Full Form | Quicken Online File |
| File Type | Financial Data File |
| Developer | Intuit Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store financial data |
| Additional Functions | Sync online accounts |
| Features | Encrypted, Cloud-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High Data Integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With Quicken |
Use Cases
| Personal Finance | Yes |
| Budget Planning | Yes |
| Investment Tracking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data breach |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Strong password |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Dependent on Quicken version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .qdf, .qfx, .qif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Quicken |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |